The Model Railroader's Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals

The Model Railroader's Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals

Author: Martin J. McGuirk

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780890244142

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Learn about prototype engine servicing areas and their functions, and how to model them on any layout. Includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era.


Steam & Diesel Locomotive Servicing Terminals

Steam & Diesel Locomotive Servicing Terminals

Author: Tony Koester

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co

Published: 2018-10-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1627005277

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This all-new book by Tony Koester explains how steam, diesel, and electric servicing facilities work, with details on the processes and equipment that can be replicated on model railroad layouts. The book includes: • An overview of locomotive maintenance. • Model railroad track plans and modeling examples. • Prototype photos of servicing terminals, roundhouses, turntables, sand houses and towers, and more.


The Model Railroader's Guide to Passenger Equipment & Operation

The Model Railroader's Guide to Passenger Equipment & Operation

Author: Andy Sperandeo

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780890246207

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Andy Sperandeo offers you passenger train history, types, equipment, and terminal information, as well as tips for modeling equipment, structures, trackage, and details appropriate for any era.


The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2

The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780890246580

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Jeff Wilson demonstrates how to model several rail-served industries with insights, photos, and guidelines. Includes an overview on coal customers, milk, paper, breweries, merchandise traffic, and iron ore.


The Model Railroader's Guide to Trackside Structures

The Model Railroader's Guide to Trackside Structures

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890247754

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Discover numerous examples of iconic railroad structures, with accompanying modeling tips! Filled with historical photos, this book from Jeff Wilson describes the design and operation of various types and styles of depots, passenger stations, and freight houses. It also covers the smaller structures and details found along railroad rights-of-way such as interlocking towers, maintenance sheds, crossing shanties and gates, signs, and communication lines.


Build Big & Small Industries for Your Model Railroad

Build Big & Small Industries for Your Model Railroad

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Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1627006877

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Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad provides hands-on modeling tips and techniques, step-by-step photos, and how-to advice for adding a variety of industries to a layout. This book features 17 projects in all dating back to the steam era to present day - ranging from simple to complex and large to small. Beginners will learn how to build a kit and integrate it to a scene, while more experienced modelers will learn how to kitbash and scratchbuild a structure and add it to a complete industry. Written by top experts in the field, including Pelle Soeborg, Gerry Leone, and Tony Koester, this wide-ranging book features the following industries: Cement plant. Cold storage warehouse. Local oil dealer. Asphalt transfer terminal. Brewery complex. Propane bulk dealer. Old-time factory. And more! Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad is the ideal book for all modelers who are looking for ways to add industries to their layouts!


Realistic Model Railroad Building Blocks

Realistic Model Railroad Building Blocks

Author: Tony Koester

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890243688

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Learn how to plan a model railroad using layout design elements: prototypical models of towns, yards, terminals, industries, and other realistic building blocks.


The Model Railroader's Guide to Grain

The Model Railroader's Guide to Grain

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890249444

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The model railroader's guide to grain is ideally suited for model railroaders who want to realistically model grain elevators, flour, and feed mills. Covers the grain industry from the early days to the present.


Trackwork and Lineside Detail for Your Model Railroad

Trackwork and Lineside Detail for Your Model Railroad

Author: Kent J. Johnson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780890245712

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Featuring more than 30 projects from the experts found in Model Railroader magazine, this book focuses on laying and weathering track and creating the realistic lineside details that are found alongside it.


Field Guide to Trains

Field Guide to Trains

Author: Brian Solomon

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2016-06-15

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0760349975

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The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails